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J15 FMB

1992 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

192,135 mi
Last recorded192,135 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 FMB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2010 192,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 192,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2009 183,972 miles

Offside (drivers side) screen washers partly blocked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle emiting blue-ish smoke from exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2009 183,972 miles

Offside (drivers side) screen washers partly blocked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle emiting blue-ish smoke from exhaust

Fail 9 Jan 2009 183,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 181,814 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 181,814 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 179,422 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 179,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

water leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2006 176,478 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 176,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?

Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
3,029
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
21,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,920
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5,666
brake binding 5,298
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,155
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J15 FMB is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,920 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J15 FMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 309 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J15 FMB is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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